Interactive Control

In this episode I discuss the pressing topic of Energy Transition with my guest, Alex Cruz. Alex gives his take on what it means and how it will impact control system users. Topics include carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, emissions management, clean integrated power, policy and external funding consideration, and more. 

In part 1 of this series, we discussed emerging threats and attack vectors facing the industrial automation space. In part 2 we cover Operational Technology (or OT) and how to move from a reactive approach to cybersecurity to a proactive approach with my guest, Matt Leipnik. You won’t want to miss Matt’s practical suggestions for getting started!

In this episode I continue my discussion on the different phases of a typical DCS lifecycle with my guest Paul Rix. Phases covered include: Vendor Selection, Spec Creation, Tendering, Negotiation, Contract Management, Engineering & Commissioning, Lifecycle Support, Expansion & Enhancements. Don’t miss the end where Paul gives his recommended best practices for each phase!

In this episode I discuss the different phases of a typical DCS lifecycle and the resulting ownership considerations with my guest Paul Rix. We cover each of the phases at a high level - Vendor Selection, Spec Creation, Tendering, Negotiation, Contract Management, Engineering & Commissioning, Lifecycle Support, Expansion & Enhancements - with deep dives into vendor selection and spec creation. 

In this episode I discuss several different aspects of performance management with my guest Tim Wallace. Topics covered include an explanation of performance management and why it matters for Industrial Control, the difference between performance monitoring and performance optimization, real world examples to showcase the value of each, and more!

In this episode I discuss the importance of end user participation in controls upgrades with my guest Carly Blaes. We cover different points throughout the upgrade including - Kick Off Meeting, Drawing Review, Screen Review, FAT, Training, Outage Planning, and Installation - and how end users can participate in each step. We also discuss some of the challenges and solutions that have occurred due to COVID. 

In this episode I discuss current emerging threats and attack vectors facing the industrial automation space with my guest, Ed Turkaly. Topics include defining what threat landscape is, insider threats, social engineering, data leakage, ransomware, nation state attacks, and more. 

In this episode I discuss different types, schemes, safety considerations, troubleshooting techniques, and more around electrical grounding of your industrial control system with my guest Mariah Hake.

In this episode I discuss the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), with my guest Dr. Rajeeva Kumar. In part 2 of this two-part series, we continue our discussion on 4IR with more on edge computing, recommendations on how to get started with 4IR, and several other factors to consider including cybersecurity. Don’t forget to check out Part 1 if you missed it!

In this episode I discuss the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), with my guest Dr. Rajeeva Kumar. In part 1 of this two-part series, we cover what 4IR is, how it compares to the previous industrial revolutions, and why it matters to users of Industrial Control Systems. We discuss the different elements of 4IR such as low cost sensors, computing power, cloud computing, connectivity and network protocols, data analytics, edge computing, and more.